As my loyal readers know, I love the intersection of technology and agriculture to solve the world's most pressing problems. Today that breakthrough tackles plastic pollution while fostering a sustainable future. In a recent deal between Dow, Inc. and New Energy Blue, corn residue has emerged as a … [Read more...]
Dairy: Trusted Quality
It's National Dairy Month! There's certainly a lot to celebrate when it comes to our modern dairy farms, including all the farm families that work so hard to bring us safe, healthy, and sustainable dairy products. We can all trust the quality of dairy products produced in the U.S. … [Read more...]
SCOTUS’ Big Decision on WOTUS
The Clean Water Act is the primary federal law regulating water pollution in the United States. Its objective is to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation's waters. Since its passage in 1972, the CWA has given the Environmental Protection Agency authority … [Read more...]
Healthy Soil’s Big Impact
Don't listen to anyone who tells you that farmers don't care about healthy soil! Yes, even conventional farmers. Why is it so important? Because it makes a big difference for our farms, our crops, and the environment! … [Read more...]
The Silver Lining in This Year’s Dirty Dozen List
The Environmental Working Group recently released it's 2023 Dirty Dozen list. This annual propaganda allegedly ranks the fresh produce with the highest levels of pesticide residues. EWG urges consumers to buy organic versions of those crops. This year strawberries and spinach topped the … [Read more...]
Right-to-Repair Challenges Continue
Despite John Deere signing a memorandum of understanding with the American Farm Bureau Federation, it appears the right-to-repair issue isn't going away any time soon. In fact, the pressure is only increasing. And that's likely something John Deere thought it could avoid by signing the … [Read more...]
Soy & Soil Erosion
Source: U.S. Sustainability Alliance … [Read more...]
LEGO Responds to My Inquiry…Again
Earlier this year I shared my exchange with LEGO company about an organic garden set it will debut this spring. (You can read the details here.) I originally sent a nice email explaining to the company why I was disappointed with the way they named the new set, while affirming that it's important … [Read more...]
John Deere Memorializes Right to Repair
The American Farm Bureau Federation flexed its muscle at its recent annual meeting in Puerto Rico. Zippy Duvall, AFBF's president, announced that it entered into a memorandum of understanding with John Deere about the right-to-repair issue. John Deere has committed to allowing farmers and … [Read more...]
